Elevate and Thrive

ABOUT ME

I’m a senior clinical leader and registered nurse with over 20 years’ experience across medical devices, pharmaceutical services, national clinical programmes, and acute care.

I currently operate at Head of Training and Development level, leading clinical governance, workforce capability, leadership development, and clinically led commercial enablement within a growing medical device organisation.

My work sits at the intersection of clinical credibility, leadership development, and sales and commercial performance.

I don’t just train — I build systems, teams, and capability that deliver real results.

WHAT I’M KNOWN FOR

• Building high-performing, values-led teams
• Turning clinical expertise into confident communication
• Aligning training with real commercial outcomes
• Developing leaders who empower and deliver
• Translating complex clinical information into clear, practical action

MY EXPERIENCE

Senior Leadership and Training

I lead enterprise-wide clinical and leadership strategy, working closely with executive and sales teams to ensure clinical excellence, ethical commercial growth, and scalable workforce capability.

I have designed and delivered national sales training programmes, leadership development frameworks including the ASPIRE programme, group-wide induction and onboarding systems, and sales effectiveness and performance frameworks.

Commercial Impact

A key achievement in my career has been helping grow a vascular access division into an £18 million annual business.

This involved aligning clinical strategy with sales performance, supporting NHS adoption, and building capability across both clinical and commercial teams.

Clinical Leadership

I have led national clinical services, built teams from the ground up, designed accredited education programmes, and worked across NHS, industry, and primary care.

My background includes emergency department nursing, renal dialysis, heart failure services, vascular access, and infusion therapy.

TRAINING, LEADERSHIP AND SALES EXPERTISE

My work spans three key areas.

Leadership and Management

• Building high-performing teams
• Coaching and mentoring
• Succession planning
• Leading through change
• Creating psychologically safe, accountable cultures

Training and Education

• Clinical education programmes
• Train-the-trainer delivery
• Workforce capability strategy
• Adult learning design
• Translating complexity into practical learning

Sales and Commercial Performance

• Clinically led selling
• NHS stakeholder engagement
• Sales confidence and communication
• Aligning clinical and commercial strategy
• Supporting revenue growth through capability

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• BA (Hons) Business and HR Management, 2:1
• Diploma in Adult Nursing
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Heart Failure Degree Module

Recent certifications include Generative AI in Learning and Development, Audit and Due Diligence: Priorities and Best Practices, Adapting Leadership to Behavioural Styles, and Succession Planning.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Working with Louise was an absolute pleasure. She is an excellent leader and training expert. Her expertise and patient focus brought real value across collaborative projects.

Louise consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to developing both her team and the wider service. She creates a supportive environment where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential.

She leads by example, stays calm under pressure, and consistently finds a way forward. Louise is an asset of the highest calibre.

Louise has a talent for translating complex information into practical, clear guidance that supports her team and drives performance.

She is a confident and engaging speaker with a great ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Louise built a high-performing team and reshaped training and education across the business.

WHY I DO THIS

At my core, I am passionate about developing people.

I believe confidence can be taught, communication can be strengthened, leadership can be developed, and performance improves when people feel supported, capable, and clear.

Whether you’re preparing for an interview, stepping into leadership, or moving into a commercial role, I help you perform at your best.

My Approach

I understand that every organisation, team, and individual is different.

That’s why I offer:

• Bespoke training packages
• Flexible delivery (on-site or tailored sessions)
• Support aligned to your specific service needs

Whether you are developing a team, introducing new devices, or strengthening clinical competency, my focus is always the same:

Delivering training that makes a real difference to patient care

Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss your training needs, I’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can create a programme that supports your team, builds confidence, and delivers high-quality clinical care.

Email me at contact@elevateandthrive.uk